Arsenal endured a disappointing evening at the London Stadium as they crashed out of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 defeat against West Ham. The match started on a sour note for Arsenal when Ben White inadvertently headed a corner into his own net, giving the Hammers an early lead. Despite their efforts to find an equalizer, Arsenal struggled to create clear-cut opportunities.

Arsenal fielded a lineup with several changes, with key players such as Gabriel Magalhaes and Oleksandr Zinchenko starting. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martin Odegaard were introduced in the second half as the away team found themselves at a disadvantage.

Arsenal dominated in terms of possession and chances created, according to Whoscored statistics. However, their efficiency in front of goal was far below their performance in the previous victory against Sheffield United a few days earlier.

On the other hand, Arsenal’s makeshift defense failed to maintain solidity. The first goal came from a mistake by a “stalwart” in the Gunners’ lineup. Ben White headed into his own net from a corner in the 16th minute.

Ben White headed into his own net to give West Ham the lead

Mohammed Kudus doubled the hosts’ advantage with a sumptuous touch and finish

After the halftime break, Arsenal continued their аttаcking efforts, but West Ham found the back of the net again. In the 50th minute, Mohammed Kudus scored on a counter-аttаck, doubling the home team’s lead. Ten minutes later, Jarrod Bowen’s long-range shot deflected off an Arsenal defender, extending West Ham’s lead to 3-0.

At this point, Arteta introduced his best attacking stars. However, there wasn’t enough time left for the away team to turn the tide. They managed to score a consolation goal through Odegaard in ιnjury time, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome of the match.

AARON RAMSDALE – 6

Showcased his distribution early on with a perfect 60-yard pass to Kai Havertz.

Had a right to feel aggrieved about the goal as it seemed he was fouled by Tomas Soucek.

Made an excellent save to deny Bowen a second, but then made a complete mess of the Englishman’s strike as West Ham went 3-0 up.

BEN WHITE – 4

Headed into his own net to give West Ham the lead – a moment he will certainly want to forget. Made a goal-saving clearance after Ramsdale’s stop at the start of the second half, but largely struggled to contain Lucas Paqueta and Said Benrahma.

GABRIEL – 6

Did brilliantly to deny Kudus at the back post with a crucial headed clearance.

But Bowen ran the entire Arsenal back four ragged all evening as they failed to keep tabs on the West Ham man.

JAKUB KIWIOR – 6

Looked solid enough at the back, although Bowen’s pace did cause him problems at times.

OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO – 6

Gave West Ham some tactical issues to sort out when coming into midfield, although Edson Alvarez dealt with him impressively.

Left too much space for Kudus’ goal as he failed to get tight to his man and paid the price.

JORGINHO – 4

Struggled to cope with the pace and power of Paqueta, as well as Bowen’s movement in between the lines.

A clear drop off in quality to Declan Rice. Will be a worry for Mikel Arteta moving forward.

JORGINHO – 4

Struggled to cope with the pace and power of Paqueta, as well as Bowen’s movement in between the lines.

A clear drop off in quality to Declan Rice. Will be a worry for Mikel Arteta moving forward.

FABIO VIEIRA – 5

A big opportunity to show what he can offer but demonstrated very little in the way of creativity.

Was visibly distraught during the second half amid frustrations at not receiving the ball.

Only consolation was that he got to the ball before Paqueta when the West Ham man attempted a rainbow flick.

KAI HAVERTZ – 5

Went close with a header in the first half, only to be denied by Lukasz Fabianski.

Yet again though, he seems to float through games as an invisible passenger.

REISS NELSON – 6

Showed glimpses of his pace and skill early on, although the final pass was lacking.

Was Arsenal’s brightest attacking threаt, but that isn’t saying a great deal on a nightmare evening for the visitors.

Can count himself unlucky that he was taken off for Bukayo Saka in the second half.

EDDIE NKETIAH – 5

Missed a good opportunity from six yards out, snatching at the opportunity and lashing over.

A shadow of the player that scored his first Arsenal hat-trιck at the weekend.

LEANDRO TROSSARD – 5

Arsenal experienced very little joy down the left as a frustrated Leandro Trossard came inside to look for the ball.

Deservedly taken off midway through the second period.